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KATIE WELDON

Ocean Springs,MS

Summary

Marketing professional prepared to excel in strategic roles. Proven ability to develop and implement effective marketing strategies that align with business goals, while fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in market analysis, campaign management, and brand positioning, combined with results-driven mindset.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Integrated Communications & Strategic Marketing Manager

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII
07.2021 - Current
  • Lead and collaborate with multiple teams including Graphic Design, Copywriting, Digital Media, Project Management, Photography/Videography, Advertising, and Marketing
  • Coordinate cross-division collaboration between Legal, Shipyard Operations, and Human Resources to enhance integrated storytelling
  • Plan, execute, and budget all marketing campaigns to support Ingalls Shipbuilding's brand awareness and hiring initiatives
  • Oversee integrated communication strategies, including developing AI policies, and deliver branded content to the company's workforce and stakeholders via external & internal channels
  • Provide art direction and approval for all advertising elements including community ads, billboards, environmental signage, and commercials
  • Created and implemented division wide Communication Business Partner model to advise each departments overall communications strategy

Programming Director

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw and produced programs to elevate the Chamber's community presence which included program development and evaluation
  • Developed marketing plans for multiple programs of work through public relations, content development, timeline management, and social media marketing and successfully created and oversaw title and brand redevelopment for the Military Affairs division of the Chamber
  • Management of Military One Coast division and committee, whose membership improved by over 5% under my tenure, including maintenance of database, budget, execution of newsletter, which was sent to more than 500 persons and businesses

Housing and Conference Services Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
03.2016 - 06.2019
  • Supervised and managed all day-to-day operations for lodging facilities including 6 full-time and part-time staff while coordinating budgetary management of housing operations
  • Implemented and managed communications between the housing department and clients which saw over 800 guests per year
  • Created and implemented student life development efforts, targeting guests and students while offering a diverse range of activities that were both social and educational

Education

Masters of Higher Education - Student Affairs

The University of Southern Mississippi
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Nonprofit Organizations

The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2012

Associate of Arts - undefined

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
05.2010

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Project Management
  • Performance tracking
  • Public Speaking
  • Media Relations
  • Crisis and Disaster Communication
  • Campaign management
  • Social media strategy

Accomplishments

  • Leadership Gulf Coast 2025
  • Top 40 Under 40 for Mississippi
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Legacy Builders 2023
  • Coast Young Professionals Board of Directors

Certification

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communicator
  • Ragan Communications | 2021

Interests

  • Fundraising Events
  • Community Cleanup
  • Volunteer Work
  • Avid Reader
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Integrated Communications & Strategic Marketing Manager

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII
07.2021 - Current

Programming Director

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2021

Housing and Conference Services Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
03.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Nonprofit Organizations

The University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - undefined

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Masters of Higher Education - Student Affairs

The University of Southern Mississippi

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